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Frequently asked questions about the Middle Years Programme

What is the Middle Years Programme? What are the advantages of an IB
education?
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a curriculum
framework designed for learners aged 11–16 by the • IB World Schools (the only schools authorized to
International Baccalaureate (IB). The MYP is a five-year offer IB programmes) are subject to a strict accred-
programme, which can be implemented in a partner- itation process monitored by the IB, ensuring that
ship between schools or in abbreviated two-, three- or schools provide a high-quality education.
four-year formats. • IB teaching methods and curriculums are re-
search-based and draw from the best educational
In an MYP classroom, you’ll notice that the students are practices from systems around the world.
at the centre of learning. They are drawing connections • IB teachers are required to participate in many pro-
between all subject areas, learning is explicitly linked to fessional development opportunities to continually
the world around them, participation in a foreign lan- promote their awareness of current educational
guage is required, and a variety of formal and informal practices and new thinking.
assessments are used to inform teaching and learning. • IB programmes are recognized internationally and
MYP learning experiences infuse global points of view ease the educational transition of mobile students
wherever possible in order to promote understanding so that their education is not adversely affected if
of other cultures, an awareness of the human condition their families relocate.
and an understanding that there is a commonality of
human experience.
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight sub-

ject groups, providing a broad and balanced education
for early adolescents. Students take the core courses
of language and literature, individuals and societies,
mathematics, sciences, physical and health education,
language acquisition, arts, and design. A unique fea-
ture of the programme is that it extends the traditional
curriculum to include immersion in four themes—
approaches to teaching and approaches to learning,
global contexts and concepts. Students also complete
a personal project, which is an independent piece of
work that may be an essay, an artistic production
or another form of expression.
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Do IB teachers receive special training? Have studies been done on the impact of
the MYP?
All MYP teachers receive professional development
in the IB’s approaches to teaching and approaches to The IB places great value on external validation of
learning from certified IB workshop leaders. This is a re- its programmes, curriculums and professional de-
quirement for IB World Schools implementing the MYP. velopment. A recent study found that Middle Years
Programme students in a US public school district
Are IB programmes considered “gifted” were more likely to achieve a proficient or advanced
programmes? performance level on state mathematics and science
assessments than their counterparts in five comparison
In most cases, the MYP requires schoolwide imple- schools. Additional studies on programme impact, qual-
mentation and therefore encompasses all students. All ity assurance, programme development and assess-
teachers who teach in MYP classrooms are required to ment research are available at www.ibo.org/research.
participate in collaborative planning and reflection to
make their teaching practices consistent and to foster a Are there external assessments in the MYP
holistic approach to education. A growing body of evi- like in the Diploma Programme?
dence suggests a positive relationship between teacher
collaboration and student achievement. In the final year of the programme, the optional MYP
eAssessment provides a balanced and age-appropri-
Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to ate strategy that schools can use to validate student
undertake the IB Diploma Programme or Career-related achievement: Students demonstrate their understand-
Programme. ing and skills through classroom performance, onscreen
final examinations and a personal project conducted
Does implementing an IB programme mean over an extended period of time. Students who un-
my child’s school will not teach local or na- dertake external assessment are eligible for IB Course
tional standards such as the Common Core? Results and the IB MYP Certificate. Find out more about
MYP assessment.
The IB is committed to making sure that students in IB
programmes meet and exceed local or national stand- How can I learn more about the IB and MYP?
ards. With the implementation of any IB programme,
schools are required to examine their curriculum care- • Visit the IB website at www.ibo.org
fully to ensure that there is alignment with local, state or • Attend school meetings and events
national standards. More information on the IB and the • Speak with your school’s MYP coordinator
Common Core is available at www.ibo.org. • Speak with your child’s MYP classroom teacher.

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